The Perfume Library

Imber

6.6

Memoize · 2025

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Memoize Imber is a sweet, woody unisex fragrance that softens a spicy opening with honey, flowers and vanilla. Black pepper, pink pepper and ginger give the top a sharp spice line, while blackcurrant and cherry add a fruity edge. The heart turns floral with osmanthus, orange blossom and rose, and honey pushes it sweeter. Vetiver, amber and patchouli form a woody base, with vanilla sweetening the dry-down. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick it for spring and fall, with winter close behind. It leans towards leisure and evening wear, and votes split evenly between masculine and feminine, so it sits in the middle.

Patchouli Noir (2020)

7.0

Aaron Terence Hughes · 2020

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Aaron Terence Hughes Patchouli Noir (2020) is a sweet, earthy unisex scent built around patchouli, dark chocolate and tonka bean; it has been discontinued. It opens with spices, then the heart brings together patchouli, dark chocolate, tonka bean and dry woods. Smoke, leather, amber and soil come forward in the base, with moss and sandalwood adding a woody depth. The overall feel is gourmand and spicy, with a slightly synthetic edge under the sweetness. Longevity and sillage are rated good, and most voters describe a heavy, long-lasting trail. It reads more masculine to those who voted, though a fair share find it feminine. Cristiano Ronaldo Legacy Private Edition and Zara (Wood Legacy) have a close profile.

Épine du Désert (Eau de Parfum)

8.1

Ojar · 2021

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Eau de Parfum

Ojar Épine du Désert Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that moves from the spicy opening of saffron and pimento into a floral heart of rose and jasmine, then settles on a base of suede and sandalwood. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, and it leans towards evenings, nights out and leisure time. Masculine leads the character votes, though feminine is not far behind, so it sits comfortably on either side. Saffron and pimento open with spice, then rose and jasmine bring the floral side forward. In the base, suede, sandalwood and dry woods dry down into a woody, sweet, oriental warmth, with a faintly synthetic edge among the accords.

Tango Oud

8.3

Masque · 2023

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Blue Diamond

8.3

Imperial Parfums · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Imperial Parfums Blue Diamond is a sweet, floral unisex fragrance that moves from a fresh opening of bergamot, Spanish mandarin orange and orange blossom into a heart of jasmine, rose and oud. The citrus notes give a bright, fresh start. In the heart, Egyptian jasmine and Turkish rose carry the floral side, while Assam oud and Indonesian patchouli add a darker depth. It softens into a base of vanilla sweetness with ambergris, Indian sandalwood, moss and dry woods. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen occasions. Masculine and feminine votes are close, with a modern character also standing out.

Golden Wings

6.4

Engelsrufer · 2016

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Engelsrufer Golden Wings is a floral women's fragrance that opens with pink pepper and citrus fruits and sweetens into vanilla and caramel. The top notes of pink pepper and citrus fruits add a lightly spicy freshness. In the heart, rose, ylang-ylang, jasmine and iris form a floral core, while vanilla, caramel, musk and dry woods in the base settle it onto a sweet, powdery and creamy ground. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Voters suggest all four seasons in similar measure, with daily wear and the office leading the occasions. Afnan Perfumes Rare Tiffany and New Notes Latte Mimosa have a close profile.

Le Voleur

7.8

Son Venïn · 2016

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Son Venïn Le Voleur is a unisex scent that opens with pink pepper and saffron, then settles through frankincense and iris into a woody base. The opening is a warm, spicy one, led by pink pepper and saffron. In the heart, frankincense, iris, nutmeg and white blossoms bring a resinous, powdery and slightly smoky feel. Gaiac wood, sandalwood and amber in the base soften the woods. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear while also working in the evening. Votes for feminine and masculine are almost equal, so it sits truly in between. Jo Malone Saffron and Etro Greene Street have a close profile.

Gumin

8.0

MAD Parfumeur

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

MAD Parfumeur Gumin is a fresh citrus fragrance for men that opens with orange, bergamot and aniseed and settles into the warmth of sandalwood and dry woods. The opening is led by orange and bergamot, with aniseed adding a faint sweetness to the citrus. In the heart, lily of the valley, jasmine, rose and tea soften the scent, while aquatic and fruity touches blend with a sweet streak. The base of sandalwood, dry woods and amber gives it a woody footing. Voters rate both its longevity and its sillage as good, so it carries a noticeable but not heavy trail. The fresh, sweet profile suits easy daytime wear. Mexx Mexx Woman (Eau de Toilette) and Maison Asrar DXB have a close profile.

Bosphorus Pearl (Extrait de Parfum)

7.2

Alghabra · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Extrait de Parfum

Alghabra Bosphorus Pearl Extrait de Parfum opens with violet, lily of the valley and rose, then softens into musk and amber: a fresh, floral scent. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is worn for leisure, evenings and nights out. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though from a small number of votes. Most see it as feminine, yet it is classed as unisex. It starts with violet, lily of the valley and rose, a fresh floral opening lightened by citrus and fruity touches. The heart brings cedarwood, jasmine tea and ylang-ylang. In the base, white musk, musk, dry woods and amber settle it into a sweet, creamy finish. Ormonde Jayne Levant and Ajmal Violet Musc share a close profile.

Light Blue pour Homme Swimming in Lipari

6.9

Dolce & Gabbana · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue pour Homme Swimming in Lipari is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic men's fragrance with a light, clean feel, aimed at easy daytime wear. It opens with sea salt and grapefruit, which give a salty, slightly bitter freshness. In the heart, mandarin orange adds a soft fruity note while rosemary brings a spicy, herbal edge. The base of dry woods, musky notes and ambergris settles into a calm, woody finish. A synthetic side also shows in the accords. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Voters link it most with leisure and daily wear, then sport and business, and rarely with evenings. It reads as a masculine scent. It has been discontinued.

Chou Chou

9.0

Pierre de Velay · 2024

Citrus · Fruity · Sweet

Pierre de Velay Chou Chou is a unisex fragrance for autumn and winter evenings, opening with citrus and settling into gourmand sweetness. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it sits best in the evening, at leisure or on a night out, while office wear is the least favoured. It opens with mandarin orange, bergamot and orange in a bright citrus layer. Jasmine and violet add a soft floral heart. In the base, vanilla, chocolate, caramel and liquorice deepen the sweetness, while amber and dry woods give it a woody footing. The result reads fruity, creamy and distinctly gourmand.

Spicy Amber

8.1

French Avenue · 2024

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

French Avenue Spicy Amber is a sweet, spicy and woody unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. It opens with pink pepper, coffee and frankincense, so spice and resin show up right away. In the heart, cashmere wood, cedarwood and balsam give it a woody body. The base brings vanilla sweetness, while vetiver, dry woods and musk leave a smoky, oriental trail. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and night outs and evenings get the most votes for occasion, while office wear sits well behind. Fragrance World Incense Alchemy and Nobile 1942 Malvs have a close profile.

The Oud

7.7

Pierre de Velay · 2023

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Pierre de Velay The Oud is a unisex fragrance that suits evenings and nights out, especially in fall and winter, with a sweet, spicy and smoky oud character. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind, and it is chosen most often for nights out and evenings. Voters lean towards masculine, though a fair number call it feminine. It opens with mandarin orange, bergamot and geranium for a bright start. Rose, jasmine and ylang-ylang give the heart a soft floral side. In the base, oud, patchouli, benzoin and saffron settle into a sweet, resinous, smoky warmth, with cedarwood and labdanum adding a leathery depth.

Mìneir

6.9

Miller Harris · 2024

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

Miller Harris Mìneir is a fresh, green and aquatic unisex fragrance with a woody, lightly spicy edge, best suited to spring and summer days. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office come up most often. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it reads comfortably on either. It opens cool with sage, eucalyptus, mint and grass, while Guatemala cardamom adds a touch of spice. The heart of cashmere wood, cedarwood and sea salt feels airy and lightly salty. In the base, myrrh, patchouli and moss settle it on an earthy ground.

Legend (2023)

8.1

Aaron Terence Hughes · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Aaron Terence Hughes Legend (2023) is a unisex scent that sets grapefruit, lemon and Italian bergamot over a woody base; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind, and it leans towards daily and leisure wear, though sport and business get votes too. Citrus leads in the top. In the heart, apple and galbanum keep it fresh while ambroxan and tonka bean soften it. The base of sandalwood, patchouli and oakmoss settles into an earthy, woody floor. The overall impression is fresh, fruity and woody. Aaron Terence Hughes Legend (2021) and Neon (2023) have a close profile.

66 Avenue (Eau de Parfum)

8.4

Maïssa

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Eau de Parfum

Maïssa 66 Avenue Eau de Parfum is a floral, sweet unisex scent that suits evenings and nights out. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong, so it makes itself known and stays for a long time. Most voters pick evening, followed by leisure and night out, which points to relaxed, cooler-weather moments. It reads equally well on men and women. It opens with jasmine sambac absolute, tagetes and saffron, a floral scent with a spicy edge. In the heart, caramel sweetness is softened by white woods, and the base of dry woods, ambroxan and oakmoss leaves a woody foundation. The overall impression is sweet, powdery and slightly synthetic. Phlur Amber Haze and Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Legend (2021)

7.5

Aaron Terence Hughes · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Aaron Terence Hughes Legend (2021) is a fougère for men that links a fresh citrus opening of bergamot, lemon and grapefruit to a soft heart of amber, tonka bean and apple. Three citrus notes lead the opening. In the heart, apple adds a fruity sweetness, amber and ambergris bring warmth, and tonka bean softens it. The base of patchouli, oakmoss, dry woods and elemi resin sets a woody, lightly spicy ground. The overall impression stays fresh and aquatic. Longevity and sillage are rated as good, though the number of ratings is small. Voters place it mostly in daily, leisure and business settings; sport, night out and evening trail behind. It has been discontinued. Aaron Terence Hughes Supersonic and Aaron Terence Hughes Legend (2022) have a close profile.

Rumz Al Rasasi 9459 pour Lui

7.7

Rasasi · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Rasasi Rumz Al Rasasi 9459 pour Lui is a fresh, citrusy fragrance for men, with fruity and spicy touches over a woody base. Voters rate both its longevity and its sillage as good. Spring leads the season votes, with autumn and summer close behind and winter a little further back. It is recommended about equally for daily wear, the office and leisure time, with evenings and nights out not far behind. Grapefruit, bergamot and lemon give the opening a bright citrus feel, while pink pepper and coriander add a light spice. The heart holds lavender, heliotrope and jasmine. In the base, vetiver, sandalwood and patchouli build a woody frame, softened by tonka bean and amber. Armaf Ventana and Kajal Faris have a close profile.

Blanc Sesame

8.4

Majouri · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Majouri Blanc Sesame is a fresh yet creamy and sweet unisex scent that leans towards fall and winter days. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters recommend fall, winter and spring, with summer chosen less often. It suits leisure, daily wear and the office best, and also gets votes for evenings and nights out. It opens with Italian mandarin orange, neroli and roasted sesame absolute. Orange blossom and rose add a soft floral note in the heart, while coffee and tonka bean absolute deepen the sweetness. The base of cream, white musk and dry woods leaves a powdery, woody creaminess, with the fresh and spicy accords keeping the sweetness in check. Aerin Ambrette de Noir and Narciso Rodriguez For Her (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

2.1 Cozé Verdé

7.1

Pierre Guillaume · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Green

Pierre Guillaume 2.1 Cozé Verdé is a unisex scent that opens fresh and green with bell pepper, lime and liquorice before settling into a leathery, woody base; it has been discontinued. The top is led by bell pepper, lime, liquorice and fig tree sap, with tobacco and pepper adding a spicy edge. At the heart, patchouli, cocoa and coffee bring a gourmand warmth. Dry woods, precious woods and leather anchor the base, leaving a woody, leathery finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters lean towards fall and spring, and see it as a daytime, leisure or office scent. Most call it masculine, though a fair share find it feminine. Memo Paris Moroccan Leather and Aramis Modern Leather have a close profile.

Blue (Eau de Toilette)

7.1

Kenneth Cole · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Kenneth Cole Blue Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrus-led men's fragrance that balances an aquatic, fruity feel with a woody base. The top is mandarin orange, lemon, Italian bergamot and pineapple, with elemi resin adding a slightly resinous edge to the bright opening. In the heart, mint, ginger and lavender bring spice and coolness side by side. The base of musk, cedarwood and ambrox softens everything and settles it onto a woody footing. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters place it in leisure and daily wear, with office and sport next; few choose it for evenings. It reads clearly masculine.

White Wood

7.1

Balma Venitia · 2023

Fresh · Green · Fruity

Balma Venitia White Wood is a unisex scent that pairs fresh, green fruit sweetness with a soft, creamy woodiness. It opens with pear, apricot, fig leaf and green notes, which keep the fruit cool and bright. In the heart, fig tree, patchouli and sandalwood lay a woody ground. The base of white musk, tonka bean, dry woods and amber sweetens it into a creamy warmth. Most voters suggest spring and summer, and also place it in daily wear and evenings. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. The largest share of voters find it feminine, followed by modern and masculine.

Oudh Patchouli / Patchouli Oudh

7.7

Al Haramain

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Al Haramain Oudh Patchouli / Patchouli Oudh is a unisex scent that brings oud, patchouli and cedarwood together in a woody, smoky blend. Strong longevity and sillage make it noticeable all day. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evening, night out and leisure wear. Voters read it as more masculine, though it stays unisex. It opens with smoky notes, animalic notes and dry woods. In the heart, oud, cedarwood and patchouli build an earthy, woody body. Black musk, amber and vanilla leave a sweet, resinous warmth at the base, while spicy and leathery touches run through the whole. Henry Jacques Oudh Imperial (Pure Perfume) and Al Haramain Black Oudh have a close profile.

Foxcroft (Perfume)

8.6

Solstice Scents · 2012

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Solstice Scents Foxcroft is a smoky, earthy and green unisex scent that recalls an autumn woodland. Its longevity is good and its sillage moderate, so it sits comfortably on the skin without filling a room. It suits men and women alike and feels most at home in cool air and outdoors. The scent as a whole is built on wood smoke, soil and leaves. Dry woods and an air accord add freshness, and the accords lean fresh, green, woody and resinous, with a spicy touch deepening the smoky mood. Solstice Scents Foxcroft Intense and Haus of Gloi Samhain II / Samhain have a close profile.